Open Reduction with Femoral Shortening, Derotation Osteotomy, and Acetabuloplasty in a Walking Age Developmental Dysplasia of Hip – A Surgical Video Technique

It is very common for pediatric orthopedic surgeon to encounter developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) in walking age, especially in developing countries. The conservative options of management are almost over by this age and most require open reduction (OR) with various adjunct procedures. The most preferred approach for OR in this age group is anterior Smith-Peterson approach to hip joint. These neglected cases also require femoral shortening ± derotation osteotomy and acetabuloplasty.